Carnegie Library, Jacksonville, Illinois

[LIB6171] - After being contacted in 1901 by Jacksonville lawyer Lawrence O. Vaught, Andrew Carnegie pledged $40,000 for the erection of a public library building in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Public Library officially opened in its permanent home, the Carnegie building at 201 W. College Avenue, on February 23, 1903. [From the website]

Though the original has been renovated, it is still in use as a library.

1909 Public Library, Edwardsville, Illinois

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In 1903 Edwardsville resident Charles Boeschenstein, the publisher of the Intelligencer and a former mayor, wrote Andrew Carnegie to request funds to erect a library building. Through Boeschenstein's efforts, Edwardsville received $12,500 for the construction of a permanent home for the public library. The city of Edwardsville complimented Carnegie's offer by donating a parcel of land in the city park for the library to occupy.
Work began in 1904, and the building was dedicated on June 28, 1906. At that time a library membership cost 10 cents per month, which allowed access to a collection of roughly 500 books. To support the continued operation of the library, patrons hosted several community events and fund-raisers, such as concerts and card games. [From the website]

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Charles B. Phillips Library, Aurora College, Aurora, IL

[LIB0159] - Architectural rendering by C.C. Briggs, Peoria, Illinois. Aurora College is an accredited senior college of liberal arts, related to the Advent Christian Church, also serving many other students. The Library, scheduled for completion in 1962, was the gift of Mr. Charles B. Phillips. The Hall of Science is named in honor of President Theodore Pierson Stephens. [from the back of the card]